Re: Brierley. : Fri Mar 04, 2016 1:37 pm  

WF Rhino wrote:

Not sure what you think Brierley will bring that Sutcliffe doesn't. The Catalan game showed that Sutcliffe is a half back with a very good future but he's still raw and needs time.

Well, Brierley would've scored that interception vs Catalans that Sutcliffe didn't for a start.

Re: Brierley. : Fri Mar 04, 2016 1:48 pm  

On that basis, we may as well sign Britain's fastest 60 metre runner and hope for the best.

Re: Brierley. : Fri Mar 04, 2016 2:17 pm  

Andy Gilder wrote:

On that basis, we may as well sign Britain's fastest 60 metre runner and hope for the best.

Worked for Cas with Dwain Chambers

Re: Brierley. : Fri Mar 04, 2016 2:26 pm  

Andy Gilder wrote:

If signing Brierley means either Sutcliffe or Lilley gets shifted out of the team (or shunted to another position that doesn't suit their game) then it's a piece of short term thinking that I thought the club had grown out of by now.

Whilst a few have called for Sutcliffe to play 13 I personally don't think he's ready to play there YET in his career. We usually pick someone who can do a load of tackling in the middle and whilst he can tackle I don't think he can give you that 30+ tackles required on a weekly basis.

Next week away to Wigan and then at home vs a Saints team that like to run down the middle, Defensively I'd certainly prefer others named at loose.

Re: Brierley. : Fri Mar 04, 2016 2:29 pm  

Andy Gilder wrote:

Let's not beat about the bush - if Brierley was as good as some on here seem to think he is, a SL club would have made Leigh an offer that even Beaumont couldn't refuse before now.

He's come to prominence as a support player in a dominant full-time side in a predominantly part-time league, with plenty of space to be flash in because his forward pack are intimidating all and sundry in front of him. Noticeably in the Super 8s he found plenty of holes to hide in when those around him weren't bossing games against better sides.

If signing Brierley means either Sutcliffe or Lilley gets shifted out of the team (or shunted to another position that doesn't suit their game) then it's a piece of short term thinking that I thought the club had grown out of by now. If he doesn't come to Leeds, I won't be complaining that we've somehow missed out on a superstar.

Well said Andy. If we just want a half back to support play, sure Golding could do it. Otherwise, in Sutcliffe and Lilley, we have a crack future pairing. They just need time (which obviously isn't something some people on here are willing to give)

Re: Brierley. : Fri Mar 04, 2016 3:31 pm  

Andy Gilder wrote:

Let's not beat about the bush - if Brierley was as good as some on here seem to think he is, a SL club would have made Leigh an offer that even Beaumont couldn't refuse before now.

He's come to prominence as a support player in a dominant full-time side in a predominantly part-time league, with plenty of space to be flash in because his forward pack are intimidating all and sundry in front of him. Noticeably in the Super 8s he found plenty of holes to hide in when those around him weren't bossing games against better sides.

If signing Brierley means either Sutcliffe or Lilley gets shifted out of the team (or shunted to another position that doesn't suit their game) then it's a piece of short term thinking that I thought the club had grown out of by now. If he doesn't come to Leeds, I won't be complaining that we've somehow missed out on a superstar.

Completely agree, a signing I would hate to see at Leeds

Re: Brierley. : Fri Mar 04, 2016 3:41 pm  

Andy Gilder wrote:

On that basis, we may as well sign Britain's fastest 60 metre runner and hope for the best.

I wonder what Jamel Chisholm is up to...

Re: Brierley. : Fri Mar 04, 2016 4:36 pm  

Well even though Ridyard is out injured and Chase is "ill".....Brierley ISN'T in the Leigh 19 for their game this weekend. Think that pretty much nails on that he's leaving.

Re: Brierley. : Fri Mar 04, 2016 5:23 pm  

I am not convinced with brierley, let's see how things work out over the next few games.
Some players maybe available on loan from salford!!

Re: Brierley. : Fri Mar 04, 2016 6:31 pm  

He's off to Huddersfailed I've been told. Glad we missed out.